Best KVIE Podcasts (2025)

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Highlands Community Charter School – Jonathan Raymond, Executive Director 25:36

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Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, the largest adult education charter in the region, faces potential closure after a state audit raised serious concerns. Executive Director Jonathan Raymond joins host Scott Syphax to discuss reforms and what’s next.By PBS KVIE

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State Senator Angelique Ashby – Policy and Vision for California’s 8th District 26:40

1M ago26:40

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Senator Angelique Ashby joins host Scott Syphax for a candid conversation on leadership, policy, and her vision for Sacramento as she represents the 8th District in the California State Senate.By PBS KVIE

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AI at Sac State’s College of Business – Dean Jean-Francois Coget on Preparing Students 25:57

2M ago25:57

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Jean-Francois Coget, Dean of the College of Business at Sacramento State, joins host Scott Syphax to discuss how the school is preparing students for an evolving, AI-driven economy and helping shape the future of the region’s workforce.By PBS KVIE

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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty – 2025 State of the City and its Future 25:22

2M ago25:22

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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty joins host Scott Syphax to share his plans for tackling homelessness, housing, public safety, and economic growth to build a stronger future for the city.By PBS KVIE

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Growth Factory and Reshaping Startups 28:14

4M ago28:14

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Can Sacramento become a hub for high-growth startups? Mark Haney and James Shelby join host Scott Syphax to discuss Growth Factory — a $10M local accelerator and venture fund reshaping the rulebook on capital, coaching, and community.By PBS KVIE

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SB 802 and Homelessness in Sacramento 27:27

4M ago27:27

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Homelessness is rising despite record spending. State Senator Angelique Ashby, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, and County Supervisor Pat Hume join host Scott Syphax to discuss SB 802, regional reform efforts, and how to fix a broken system.By PBS KVIE

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California State Librarian Greg Lucas 27:04

5M ago27:04

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California State Librarian Greg Lucas joins host Scott Syphax to share how the state library preserves the state’s diverse history and serves as a vital resource for learning, research, and civic understanding.By PBS KVIE

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Mike Madrid on Latino Political Power 25:57

5M ago25:57

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Political strategist Mike Madrid joins host Scott Syphax to discuss how Latino voters are reshaping American politics and his new book “The Latino Century.”By PBS KVIE

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Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper 26:30

8M ago26:30

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Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper joins host Scott Syphax to discuss public safety, homelessness, justice reform, and how his journey shapes his approach to policing and building trust with communities of color.By PBS KVIE

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Los Rios Chancellor Brian King – The Impact of the Los Rios Community College District on the Sacramento Region 25:40

8M ago25:40

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Under Chancellor Brian King, the Los Rios Community College District has grown to serve over 75,000 students. He joins host Scott Syphax to discuss the district’s growth, student success, and economic impact.By PBS KVIE

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Cancer Treatment and Prevention – Kelly Nelson Fagan and Dr. David Tom Cooke 26:23

8M ago26:23

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Nearly half of Americans will face cancer in their lifetime. Kelly Nelson Fagan and Dr. David Tom Cooke join host Scott Syphax to discuss progress in treatment and prevention and the challenges patients and families face.By PBS KVIE

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Identity and Civics in Sacramento County – Dr. Mindy Romero and Dr. Richard Pan Explore Belonging and Representation 26:04

8M ago26:04

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In diverse Sacramento County, identity shapes how we engage and are seen. Dr. Mindy Romero of the USC Center for Inclusive Democracy and former State Senator Dr. Richard Pan join host Scott Syphax to explore belonging and representation.By PBS KVIE

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Congressman Dr. Ami Bera 25:10

9M ago25:10

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Representing California’s 6th Congressional District, Congressman Ami Bera has served since 2013. He joins host Scott Syphax to share his views on the issues and decisions being made in the nation’s capital how they will impact all of us.By PBS KVIE

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Sacramento and Beyond 2025 – Marcos Bretón – The Sacramento Bee 25:06

11M ago25:06

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What’s ahead for California in 2025? The Sacramento Bee’s California Opinion Editor Marcos Bretón joins host Scott Syphax to explore the critical issues and key personalities shaping the state’s future.By PBS KVIE

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Workplace Trends – Dr. Jessica Kriegel 26:16

12M ago26:16

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Despite record-low unemployment and a booming stock market in 2024, concerns about the future of work persist. Author and workplace culture expert Dr. Jessica Kriegel joins host Scott Syphax to discuss work trends.By PBS KVIE

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Sacramento Police Chief 26:45

5y ago26:45

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Sacramento City Police Chief Daniel Hahn joins host Scott Syphax for a conversation about being Sacramento’s first Black police chief, the Black Lives Matter movement, police morale, defunding the police, systemic racism, civil unrest, COVID-related law enforcement issues, and more.By PBS KVIE

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Columnist Marcos Bretón 25:50

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Racism in Native American Names & Mascots 26:57

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Suicide Awareness During COVID-19 27:10

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Visit Sacramento 26:44

6y ago26:44

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Tourism is vital to a city in growing its identity and prosperity. Visit Sacramento is the public-facing name of the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau and it markets Sacramento as a destination to generate economic impact for Sacramento County. CEOBy PBS KVIE

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Sacramento’s Restaurant Scene 26:16

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Robotic Surgery 1:28

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The Shooting of Stephon Clark 26:59

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Telemedicine – The New House Call 26:16

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Sacramento’s Focus as an Arts Community 26:20

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Black Lives Matter 26:43

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Advice Columnist Joey Garcia 26:37

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Original Broadcast Date: 11/4/2016. “Ask Joey” in the Sacramento News and Review has provided advice to readers for 20 years. Joey Garcia joins host Scott Syphax to share her story and lessons learned.By PBS KVIE

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Highlands Community Charter School – Jonathan Raymond, Executive Director 25:36

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State Senator Angelique Ashby – Policy and Vision for California’s 8th District 26:40

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AI at Sac State’s College of Business – Dean Jean-Francois Coget on Preparing Students 25:57

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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty – 2025 State of the City and its Future 25:22

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Growth Factory and Reshaping Startups 28:14

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SB 802 and Homelessness in Sacramento 27:27

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California State Librarian Greg Lucas 27:04

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Mike Madrid on Latino Political Power 25:57

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Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper 26:30

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Los Rios Chancellor Brian King – The Impact of the Los Rios Community College District on the Sacramento Region 25:40

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Cancer Treatment and Prevention – Kelly Nelson Fagan and Dr. David Tom Cooke 26:23

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Identity and Civics in Sacramento County – Dr. Mindy Romero and Dr. Richard Pan Explore Belonging and Representation 26:04

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Congressman Dr. Ami Bera 25:10

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Sacramento and Beyond 2025 – Marcos Bretón – The Sacramento Bee 25:06

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Workplace Trends – Dr. Jessica Kriegel 26:16

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Sacramento Police Chief 26:45

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Columnist Marcos Bretón 25:50

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Racism in Native American Names & Mascots 26:57

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Suicide Awareness During COVID-19 27:10

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Visit Sacramento 26:44

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Sacramento’s Restaurant Scene 26:16

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Robotic Surgery 1:28

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The Shooting of Stephon Clark 26:59

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Telemedicine – The New House Call 26:16

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Sacramento’s Focus as an Arts Community 26:20

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Black Lives Matter 26:43

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Advice Columnist Joey Garcia 26:37